Data Center White Space Fit Out - Project Manager
About The Position
Align is hiring a Data Center Construction Project Manager to oversee data center white space fit-outs and construction projects. The role involves guiding the build of electrical and mechanical distribution from upstream critical equipment to compute, storage, and network infrastructure. The Project Manager interprets design intent and customer expectations and manages project scope, quality, schedule, and budget. The position is based in the Phoenix, Arizona area, with frequent onsite work at local data center projects. The Project Manager works onsite daily with construction trades and subcontractors and is directly responsible for field schedule and quality control. Overnight travel outside the area may be required as needed. The position is full-time and salaried, with compensation commensurate with experience, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and paid training.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent engineering science; alternatively, 5 or more years of related construction management experience may substitute for a degree.
- At least 5 years of construction management experience on large, complex mission-critical projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants.
- Strong general contractor and vendor management experience, including requests for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI/submittal tracking.
- Strong documentation skills, clear written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to use data to justify conclusions.
- Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines.
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations, including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Data center white space construction experience.
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical principles relating to data centers.
- Experience with Procore or similar project management software.
- Knowledge of local subcontractors and the quality of their work, and relationships with local low-voltage, electrical, and mechanical contractors.
- Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers, critical infrastructure, or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants.
Responsibilities
- Own project scope, quality, schedule, and budget for new builds and capital projects.
- Interface with general contractors during bidding, award, execution, and project closeout and punch-list phases.
- Monitor project progress using updated schedules, communicate changes, manage client expectations, and identify and negotiate justified and allowable time extensions.
- Manage construction initiatives aimed at increasing data center resiliency.
- Resolve scope problems with subcontractors and trades.
- Manage construction documentation, including submittal reviews, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
- Perform construction project quality control.
- Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
- Drive teams in troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis related to equipment failures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company matching at 3%, up to an annual maximum of $5,000.
- Complimentary ClassPass membership.
- Generous paid time off.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Cellphone reimbursement program.
- Floating holiday.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable.
- Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities.
- Employee referral program.
- Paid training.
- Performance-based bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
